Elements on a Map

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Handout
Vocabulary
  • Bar Scale
  • Cardinal Directions
  • Compass Rose
  • Contiguous
  • Inset Map
  • Intermediate Directions
  • International Border
  • Legend (key)
  • Political Map
Monday
  1. Name the 5 elements that are shown on the map.
  2. What does the title tell you about the map?
Tuesday
  1. How many states are part of the contiguous United States? Which states are NOT contiguous?
  2. Name the cardinal and intermediate directions shown on the compass rose.
Wednesday
  1. What is another name for a legend? What kinds of things are shown on the legend?
  2. Name the two countries that border the United States. Which elements help to identify them?
Thursday
  1. Why is the inset map of North America included?
  2. Use the scale and a ruler to find the approximate distance from Denver to Lincoln. Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.
Friday
  1. Use the scale and a ruler to find the approximate distance from Raleigh to Little Rock and then to Austin. Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.
  2. Use the scale and a ruler to find the approximate distance from the nation's capital to the capital of California. Measure to the nearest 1/4 inch.